State of Tennessee v. Vincent Johnson

The Defendant, Vincent Johnson, seeks review of his continued pretrial custody. The Defendant is currently represented by appointed counsel in the trial court. He filed the instant pleading pro se, however. It has long been the rule that a defendant may not be represented by counsel and simultaneously proceed pro se on appeal before this Court. State v. Burkhart, 541 S.W.2d 365, 371 (Tenn. 1976); State v. Parsons, 437 S.W.3d 457, 478 (Tenn. Crim. App. 2011); Robinson v. State, No. W2024-01916-CCA-R3-PC, 2026 WL 1781863 (Tenn. Crim. App. June 22, 2026). Accordingly, the instant pro se pleading is hereby dismissed. Counsel may seek review of the Defendant’s custody status, if appropriate. Tenn. R. App. P. 8. Because it appears the Defendant has been declared indigent, costs are taxed to the State. The Clerk shall forward a copy of this order to the Defendant, counsel of record and the trial court clerk.